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With the rise of mental health issues globally, we see the devastating impact this has in our communities. It is important that we collectively understand the dynamic of mental health and the complex drivers. We unpack this in the:
  • Collective Action Magazine that focuses on Gender-based Violence and Femicide,
  • Video podcasts on various topics on trauma, mental health and wellness; and
  • Events coordinated by Mental Wellness Initiative and network partners
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Mental Health Matters Cape Town TV<br />In this episode Lenina Rassool speaks with Tracey-Lee Kotzen CEO of Wellness Initiative about the mental health state of frontline workers.<br /><br />A lot of frontline workers experience vicarious trauma, which is an emotional residue caused by exposure to traumatic stories and experiences of others through their work, such as: witnessing fear, pain, terror that others have experienced and horrific stories these professionals are told.<br /><br />In response to this, Mental Wellness Initiative developed a capacity building programme for frontline workers in the social justice sector, focusing on mental health and wellness. The programme tackles stigma associated with mental health, it provides a safe space for frontline workers and empowers them with tools for trauma healing and recovery, further cultivating leadership skills in a trauma informed environment and improve resilience.
Mental Health Matters Mental Health on the Frontline - Womxn Show on Cape Town TV
Trauma and trauma response<br /><br />We have been asking wrong questions says @Nomfundo Mogapi! <br /><br />With the escalating rate of violence and sexual based violence in South Africa, the question we should be asking is what happened to you? <br /><br />As a nation, we have a lot of unresolved trauma and until we heal we will see a perpetuation and increase in the aftermath of trauma.<br /><br />Trauma is stored in the amygdala, a region of the brain that is primarily associated with emotional processing. When healing has not taken place, any trigger catalysis a flight, fight or freeze response. <br /><br />Recent stats show that there has been a 95% increase in suicides in South Africa and this is a result in a trauma freeze response.<br /> <br />Perhaps this is a good time to dig a bit deeper and ask the hard question, "what happened to us?"<br /><br />@Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership <br />@Oprah Winfrey <br />@Old Mutual SA
Trauma and Trauma response: "What happened to you?"
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